Canon RF 50mm f1.2 // The BEST PRIME LENS I've ever used...

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This is the BEST PRIME LENS I've ever used. The Canon RF 50mm f1.2 has been my go to lens for the last month. I've shot so many incredible photos with it, but it's time to get real and talk about why I have to send this lens back...
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[@AnthonyGugliotta]

Have you ever used a f1.2 lens? Are there any questions you have that I missed?

[@wh17efox]

is RF 50mm f1.2 worth the money for a beginner photographer?

[@platosbeard3476]

I was hoping you'd do some really low light level shots. I get what the numbers mean on an intellectual level, but I don't have a feel for what that actually gives you. For instance, could I get a decent pre-dawn landscape shot in an area with no light pollution? Does a partial moon provide enough light? What's its limit?

[@ridzbaha618]

would be muchhhh better if this premium lens using much modern linear motor instead of using older,louder,heavier,slower,smaller,less smooth, less power efficient rotary USM. Nano USM much better option at least, but it cant handle heavier lens element. Its like a bottleneck of the system, especially when Canon got very accurate & fast AF +high burst rate, yet the lenses using slow AF mechanism. you would notice slower AF when focusing close to far subject. I would say this lens overpriced as it didnt put latest tech in it. Even 3rd party lenses now have linear motor , Sigma HLA , Tamron VXD even Samyang using on their cinema V-AF lineup. Hoping next Canon lenses can employ newer Linear AF motor that fair better with upcoming Quad pixel AF

[@KrzysiekSid]

I;m using it sometimes, I had a great deal on it so I decided to keep it. 1.2 is bloody awesome! Love it althought it does have obviously some problems ;)

[@Wistbacka]

@@wh17efox sinmole answer: no. Beginners need to learn a lot more technique before spending top dollar to get 3% better performance than with a cheaper lens that costs a fraction of the f1.2 Buying f1.2 lens for 2000 dollars wont give you good images if your technique is flawed. If you are interested, watch the old digitalrevTV videos where they hand pro photographers shitty toy cameras. They manage to make stunning photos

[@spacejesus570]

My dad told me you need a 1.2 if you are shooting a black cat in a coal mine. I think about that every time I use this lens.

[@AnthonyGugliotta]

😂

[@tristfularcadia]

This is classic, I'll have to remember that

[@MappTv]

Na this is instilled in my brain !! Saving for that 1.2 now !!

[@Fixed_gear_guy]

You make the best photography videos ever. Keep it up, man.😊

[@jeffrey-yw6bi]

I have a Nikon Z 50 f1.2, it's definitely larger compared to the RF 50 1.2, but I love using it. The soft out-of-focus and shallow depth of field it gives is really something else.

[@LucasWoodhouse]

Some really great shots out of that lens. But like you I use my 24-70 f2.8 most of the time. And these days since I'm adventuring more often, having a lighter kit and taking one lens that does pretty much everything is a big factor. 24-70 isn't a light lens either but saves me carrying multiple

[@columbusReal]

Thanks for the effort you put in your videos

[@calebzimmerman8079]

Thanks for the great content. I've learned alot from you👍

[@77dris]

I got the Sigma Art 50 1.4 new instead and saved $2000 vs the Canon and it's just as sharp, focuses 2x faster than the Canon and is lighter and has a 7x longer warranty than Canon. It is my fav lens.

[@KhurramJay]

I have the same lens, but for my Nikon, and I love it

[@rengen8736]

Your sigma doesn't focus twice as fast, so don't lie!

[@navinr9558]

I totally agree with you. Use it in depth and then give a review.

[@-ye-fb6zh]

i bought the 85mm f/2 yesterday because of you and its absolutely amazing.

[@AnthonyGugliotta]

I'm about to film a video on that lens! 🙂 Spoiler: it's a great lens for the $$, but I found it overlapped a bit with my 70-200mm

[@markexploringnewstuff]

Anthony, great work. Thanks

[@columbusReal]

A Video about Light Stops would be really cool

[@silvyrfilm]

I love your content ❤

[@stevenjoseph9979]

I had the RF 50 1.2 and absolutely loved it. Then I got the RF 28-70 F2. Didn’t make sense to keep it, so I sold it. 28-70 F2 is by far my favorite lens next to the EF 135 F2.

[@MidnughtMerauders]

The 28-70 is soooo tempting. Good separation and fast but there’s still a lot of separation and light to be had between 1.2 and 2 vs between 2 and 2.8. A 50 1.2 complimenting the 15-35 2.8 and 70-200 2.8 might be my play

[@Lvl99lighting]

I have the 15-35 2.8 and the 28-70 f/2 and in my opinion I agree with you, the 50 1.2 might be the move@@MidnughtMerauders

[@rengen8736]

On the contrary, I got rid of all zooms. Over time, their internal mechanisms wear out and they begin to make autofocus errors!

[@MidnughtMerauders]

@@rengen8736 I’ve never experienced this. Why would a manually adjusted zoom function affect the auto focusing mechanisms?

[@rengen8736]

@@MidnughtMerauders Don't know! I had this happen with the Canon 24-70 2.8L. The autofocus started making mistakes and I sold it.

[@owral-36794]

What do you think about camea clips. Ones that you attach to a bagback strap or belt and attach your camera there for quick release. Are they comfortable? Do you actually use it when it's attached? And generally, would you redomend thhem to someone?

[@ElBoyoElectronico]

I am perfectly happy with my RF50 1.8, I am however saving up for a used EF600mm f4 II… it is gonna take a while 😂

[@SimonAckerman]

I prefer 35mm to 50mm so looking forward to Canon releasing a 35mm 1.2

[@Wesjet76]

The lack of IS can matter more when your body does not have IBIS, such as my R10. Having to bump the shutter speed negates some of the advantage of a prime’s aperture. (I wouldn’t buy up to the 50/1.2 before having a higher end body, still working with the 50/1.8!)

[@Slourcey]

That's so funny. I can see that in photos, but working in video my higher end bodies and lenses all lack IS. So you have to buy high end stabilization rigs to compensate.

[@sethiphotography]

You need to multiply by 1.4 for one stop of light or it’s 3 clicks on your aperture ring

[@abztracted]

I have your preset pack (I love it by the way! Amazing job) and noticed some unfamiliar preset names in this video, I was wondering if you are building a new preset pack?

[@AnthonyGugliotta]

Good eye. I've been slowly creating new presets based on some of my latest adventures! The ones you don't recognize are indeed new ones in testing :)

[@xxstr8jacketxx]

Easy with that AR wrench!

[@stew_redman]

The Canon 28-70mm F/2 is the lens I shoot with most of the time. It has ruined other lenses for me. I can get most of the shots I usually take without switching lenses.

[@AnthonyGugliotta]

It's a sweet lens

[@tristfularcadia]

I just wish it wasn't 3k 😭😭

[@jackmen4]

Could I use this lense for astrogrpahy? Or should I go for a wider lense

[@chrisdwyer1477]

Just bought this lens. I know people have said that af is noisy, but mine clunks when focusing from close to infinity, to the point i can feel it through the canera quite easily. Is this normal?

[@elnitram4313]

You need to check T-stops. The F1.2 is a T1.5 and the F1.8 is a T1.9, so it's just 60% faster. You can also get a few F1.4 lenses that are as fast as the Canon F1.2.

[@vanluunguyen6365]

I have 2 options 1 is using a Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary for Sony 2 is using a Sony lens FE 50mm F1.8 Can you help me with this Anthony?

[@vanluunguyen6365]

My style is like sport, portraits and a little bit of landscape. But my place is kind of dark and I need more light to pass through

[@og_sane]

I'm late, but is this lens significantly better than the EF 50mm f1.8? I know it's better, but is it worrh the money for me who isn't a pro? Some day I will probably buy a L lens or a similar lens which is really a great lens. And also ecpensive. Also, is it really a must to use filters to get the best possible landscape shots sometimes? Just thinking cause in the past people didn't use them and still got amazing results.

[@tfinneman]

I have both the Canon RF 50mm f/1.2 and Canon RF 50mm f/1.8. I bought the f/1.8 lens first, but it is so soft wide open. Since buying the f/1.2 it has become my most used lens; it is much sharper, especially wide open. I also like the 77mm filter size because I can use the same filter across multiple Canon L lenses.

[@platosbeard3476]

I was skimming my feed and I almost skipped this vid 😢 Why? My brain picked out the word 'prime' before anything else and went 'nope. Not another vid about that awful drink. Nopity, nope, nope, nope. F . . .' Even my subconscious is sick of it and it will sit through endless hours of mindless doom scrolling 😅 Anyhoo, glad I didn't hurl my phone out a window and miss ur vid!

[@itzzDizZY]

Can you please compare this with Nikon Plena? Everyone saying that’s the best prime lens ever made. Curious did Nikon actually pulled it off.

[@jillschindel2832]

I adore my 50mm f1.2 🤩. But as a people photographer I now also want an 85mm f1.2. Send help.

[@TheRealBucciMan]

1:30 With the Elevation Worship hat, lets go!

[@urselfandtom]

I know this is an old video now, just watching today. But can't you just work out stops by clicking the f stop on your camera 3 times? As in, a camera's f stop varies up or down by 1/3 of a stop every click. Right?

[@nedkelly2035]

My records show that I shoot over 90% from 5.6 to 11.0, so why would I carry a 1.2?

[@AnthonyGugliotta]

It really just depends on you. If you don't need the shallow depth of field, then it might not make sense. Save money and go with an f4

[@mellin7049]

i really can't stand the weird corner warping on the 15-35 IS. Did they never fix that? Is there a even a fix? That's probably the IBIS' fault, but I think you still can't turn off just the IBIS. Either way, big yikes.

[@mainmain5303]

1 stop + 1/3 of a stop difference. That’s 3 times the light.

[@KawaiiTree]

Day 1 of asking you to review the Nikon D5300

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

1.2 is crazy they are chonky lenses tho which is the only downside! The reason why I didn't keep the 35mm 1.2!

[@AnthonyGugliotta]

35mm 1.2 was nice though

[@JSwift2012]

Anthony, what can you say about the old Sigma DC 18-200 f3.5-6.3 lens?

[@holdmyown32]

Been flirting with getting the Sony 50 1.2

[@AnthonyGugliotta]

If you enjoy 50mm and have the budget I would recommend it!

[@mtbboy1993]

0:38 examples of things I would not even dare to do. screw driver, hammer near a lens. Nope.

[@headbang3r519]

I just got this lens for under £1,6000.00 brand new [import]

[@sammyh9542]

Glad I switched to sony

[@venturaVlogger]

Are those full frame lenses??

[@alexthom31]

Yess

[@user-oq1ql]

Its cool but u cant just get a 28-70f2 and thats all u need

[@sethiphotography]

x 1.44

[@dipanjanbiswas8579]

Sir I was ordering your preset, but due to some error, my first order confirmation page was not opening, so I tried for the second time and then I saw that the order was placed for 2 times. Order ID 361 & 362. And both time my money was deducted. In total $50 So I request you to Please refund one of my order amount ie $25 I will be grateful to you 🙏🙏🙏

[@mvp_kryptonite]

Canon must release the RF 50 1.4, should give us good middle ground between the 1.8 and the 1.2L

[@cloud.3]

Whats the point of having a lens that let's one stop more light through but then you have to use a ND filter bc it's to bright 😂 Sounds like a night light portrait lens... So I guess I'll stay with the f1.8😌😊

[@tristfularcadia]

That dreamy bokeh! But seriously i feel like this is a great for events with bad lighting

[@conrod87]

i own RF 50mm f1.8 and EF 50mm f1.2 did you know ? the EF 50mm f1.2 at f2.2 (not at f1.8) has the same result of bokeh & exposure compared to RF 50mm f1.8 open wide. you are not buying f1.8 but f2.2

[@Wistbacka]

The weird thing is that you only mention the 1.2, which most people won't afford, and the 1.8, that is not really adequate. But you never once in the video bring up 1.4, which is the sweetspot in terms of aperture, price and image quality

[@AnthonyGugliotta]

Canon doesn't make an RF 1.4 🤷

[@Wistbacka]

@@AnthonyGugliotta I mean you can still mention it; there are plenty of non-Canon users watching your videos. And you can always use the EF version of the 1.4. Regardless, the point you are making in this video is equally good/important to any camera system, not only Canon. Or did Canon specifically forbid you to mention/promotoe anything but their RF-lineup? If so, mention that in the video, please.

[@joseacarrasm]

It really mean a lot to me = $$$$

[@TheAfricanChronicles]

Maybe Canon needs to stop messing around and finally allows third parties to produce more affordable lenses?

[@JesusChristSaves.]

Thats why i love Sony ✅️ kinda

[@tristfularcadia]

If the 35-150 was available on Canon I would be on Canon right now...

[@KTtv1991]

Canon RF 1.2 is really bad on the weight balance , the autofocus motor…. The image is nice … but for the price is really not a nice lens to use…

[@juancisneros725]

Advice, less, show more;) The first two minutes were very long, other than that, great video!

[@starlitnight6982]

Or get the Fujinon 50mm f/1 with better quality and save $1000

[@Nickporter17]

I can't be the only person waiting for the stupid face thumbnail trend to die.

[@AnthonyGugliotta]

You and me both. I'm open to recommendations 🥹

[@Nickporter17]

@@AnthonyGugliotta sorry I don't know what the stats say. I'm sure it's been AB tested to death. But my favorite are clean bold titles on nice pictures. Some channels do photos with a lot of negative space using a cool background color like orange or a lot of black and shadows with the subject popping in the center. I also like when channels have consistent fonts and colors in there thumbnails. There's a photo of your face in your profile pic, so when scrolling there's already a human element to each video.

[@mauiflyingdress2178]

30cm? thats plenty close

[@TheHeartless917]

hmm you talk about DOF like you're explaining it to a 5 year old. Do note that most of us watching you are camera nerds or some at least have some knowledge about cameras.

[@warpspeed9877]

Νοt any more! Sigma is better. And way cheaper. Too bad Canon wants to milk it's followers to the ground.

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[@AnthonyGugliotta]

Taking notes 📝